Grease

Product Description
Esso UNIREX N is the brand name for two premium quality long-life lithium complex greases suitable for high-temperature service in all
types of bearings. These versatile greases have applications in a wide range of industries, including nuclear power plants. They are
excellent for electric motors and most sealed-for-life bearings. UNIREX N greases have outstanding mechanical stability and long
lubrication life at recommended operating temperatures and are suitable for service down to -29 C. They are highly water resistant
and provide excellent rust protection.
UNIREX N greases are available in two consistencies. UNIREX N 2 is an NLGI No. 2 grade and is preferred in most cases for
application by hand packing or by grease gun. UNIREX N 3 is an NLGI No. 3 grade and is used for special applications. Most of the
uses for UNIREX N involve manual methods of application. Although UNIREX N 2 is suitable for use in automatic centralised systems,
equipment served by these systems would normally not require the long-life properties of UNIREX N, since one of the functions of
automatic systems is to replenish the lubricant at relatively short time intervals. UNIREX N 3 should not be used in such a system.
Based on their rugged performance and high reliability, UNIREX greases are the products of choice for many users, world-wide.

Features & Benefits

UNIREX N greases are important members of the UNIREX brand of premium quality products that have gained a world-wide reputation
for reliability under tough operating conditions. UNIREX N greases are made using a special type of lithium complex soap thickener,
and a paraffin mineral oil base fluid. As with other Esso brand greases, UNIREX N products are manufactured to the highest levels of
quality and consistency. UNIREX N greases also contain anti-oxidant and anti-corrosion additives. The special type of lithium complex
soap thickener gives the greases many useful properties and performance features including:

Excellent grease life in applications at temperatures in excess of 120 C

Very good low temperature performance, down to -40C for easy start-up and low power requirements
Excellent mechanical stability for reduced leakage and improved reliability
Outstanding resistance to water washout and good rust protection provides excellent performance in wet and corrosive
environments
Very good antiwear performance for bearing protection and extended life
Manufactured under ExxonMobils stringent Product Quality Manangement System (PQMS) quality control standards

Applications
UNIREX N 2 grease is a wide temperature range NLGI 2 grade grease formulated to extend greasing intervals in grease packed
bearings, sealed for life bearings, or where only small amounts of grease are added infrequently. UNIREX N3 grease is an NLGI 3
grade grease designed for bearings in high temperature service. Its low volatility and superior oxidation stability render UNIREX N3
grease suitable for many applications where temperatures can reach 175 C. UNIREX N3 grease supplements UNIREX N2 grease for
high speed bearings (*dN values over 200,000), very high temperature bearings, or electric motors and other equipment requiring a
NLGI 3 grade grease.
They are used in applications such as:

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ExxonMobil is comprised of numerous affiliates and subsidiaries, many with names that include Esso, Mobil, or ExxonMobil. Nothing in this document is
intended to override or supersede the corporate separateness of local entities. Responsibility for local action and accountability remains with the local
ExxonMobil-affiliate entities. Due to continual product research and development, the information contained herein is subject to change without
notification. Typical Properties may vary slightly.
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Electric motor and generator anti-friction bearings (Unirex N2)

Valves, door openers, portable tools (Unirex N2)
Machine tools, conveyers, refrigeration equipment (Unirex N2)
Steel mill machinery and processing equipment (Unirex N2)
Coal and other mining machinery (Unirex N2)
Oven conveyer bearings (Unirex N3)
Rotary steam joints (Unirex N3)
Dryer roll bearings (Unirex N3)
Kiln car bearings (Unirex N3)
Induced-draft fan bearings (Unirex N3)

Typical Properties
UNIREX N GRADE
Thickener Type
NLGI Grade
Color
Texture
Dropping Point, ASTM D 2265, C (F)
Base Oil Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40C
Mineral Oil Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270
Penetration, ASTM D217 worked, 60x, mm/10
EMCOR corrosion test, ASTM D 6138 (D.W.)
Lubrication life, ASTM D 3336, hrs @ 149C (300F)
Lubrication life, ASTM D 3336, hrs @ 163C (325F)
4-Ball wear test, ASTM D 2266, scar diam., mm, 10 kg, 1800
rpm, 75C (167F), 1 hr
4-Ball wear test, ASTM D 2266, scar diam., mm, 40 kg, 1200
rpm 75C (167F), 1 hr
Rust Protection, ASTM D 1743

2
Lithium-complex
2
Green
Smooth, Buttery
225 (437)

3
Lithium-complex
3
Green
Smooth, Buttery
231 (448)

115
95
280
1
1000
500
0.28

115
95
235
1
1500
500
0.30

0.45

0.47

Pass

Pass

Health & Safety

Based on available information, this product is not expected to produce adverse effects on health when used for the intended
application and the recommendations provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are followed. MSDS's are available upon
request through your sales contract office, or via the Internet. This product should not be used for purposes other than its intended use.
If disposing of used product, take care to protect the environment.
The Exxon (Exxon) logotype, the Running Tiger are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation, or one of its subsidiaries.

ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties

All products may not be available locally. For more information, contact your local sales office or visit www.exxonmobil.com.
ExxonMobil is comprised of numerous affiliates and subsidiaries, many with names that include Esso, Mobil, or ExxonMobil. Nothing in this document is
intended to override or supersede the corporate separateness of local entities. Responsibility for local action and accountability remains with the local
ExxonMobil-affiliate entities. Due to continual product research and development, the information contained herein is subject to change without
notification. Typical Properties may vary slightly.
2001 Exxon Mobil Corporation. All rights reserved.